Android can now tap to share for contact info, photos, and more - which phones get it first

Google has introduced a new tap-to-share feature for Android devices, allowing users to easily share contact information, files, media, and more. The feature will initially launch on Pixel devices, starting with the Pixel 6 and newer. Samsung devices will follow, with the rollout extending to other Android devices by the end of 2026.

This update is part of the existing Quick Share infrastructure, but it offers a more streamlined and quicker experience compared to the previous method of Android Beam, which debuted in 2011. To use the tap-to-share feature, both devices must have Quick Share and NFC enabled. Users then need to overlap the top of both phones with their screens up, keeping them together until they light up.

From there, users can choose the specific content they want to share, and once they receive the information, it can be saved to their contacts.

Google advises that thick phone cases may interfere with the process and recommends removing the phone from its case if necessary. The shared content can be found in a designated Quick Share folder within the Files app, accessible by tapping Downloads. This tap-to-share feature will continue to expand to more Android devices by the end of 2026.